Proverbs 10:5

The Passion Translation

Know the importance of the season you’re in and a wise son you will be. But what a waste when an incompetent son sleeps through his day of opportunity!

Cross References

Proverbs 6:8

You’ll see them working and toiling all summer long, stockpiling their food in preparation for winter.

Proverbs 30:25

The feeble ant has little strength, yet look how it diligently gathers its food in the summer to last throughout the winter.

Proverbs 19:26

Children who mistreat their parents are an embarrassment to their family and a public disgrace.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise, intelligent servant will be honored above a shameful son. He’ll even end up having a portion left to him in his master’s will.

Proverbs 12:4

The integrity and strength of a virtuous wife transforms her husband into an honored king. But the wife who disgraces her husband weakens the strength of his identity.

Proverbs 6:6

When you’re feeling lazy, come and learn a lesson from this tale of the tiny ant. Yes, all you lazybones, come learn from the example of the ant and enter into wisdom.

Proverbs 10:4

Slackers will know what it means to be poor, while the hard worker becomes wealthy.

Proverbs 10:6

The lover of God is enriched beyond belief, but the evil man only curses his luck.

Proverbs 27:25

Take care of your responsibilities and be diligent in your business and you will have more than enough— an abundance of food, clothing, and plenty for your household.